Change water frequently, both for the bees and the birds.
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Shrubs: spirea, rose, summersweet, rosebay rhododendron.Perennials: blueberries, bugloss, lungwort, pigsqueak, crocus, viola.Trees: maples, apples, shadbush, willows, cherries, plums, native honeysuckles.Bees need food from early spring through late fall. Plant multiple pollen- and nectar-producing plants for each season. It’s all about habitat Bee on native bush honeysuckle 1. We benefit from this when we eat apples, blueberries, cucumbers, cranberries, pumpkins, squashes and other crops that depend on bees for pollination. When they forage for nectar and pollen, they help plants produce seeds and fruits for reproduction. Trees, shrubs, fruits, vegetables and flower gardens in our landscapes can be important sources of nectar and pollen for the more than 250 species of native Maine bees, and for introduced honey bees.īee-friendly landscapes are places where bees can forage, build nests, and rear their young. In urban landscapes, many flowering plants common in native plant communities have been largely replaced by houses, roads, and relatively flower-less landscapes dominated by lawns. In Maine, bees are the most important pollinators of fruits and nuts.īees need pollen and nectar from flowers in order to live and reproduce. Why should you develop a bee-friendly landscape?īees are important to nature and to the human diet. provides season-long beauty, diversity, and interest.
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ensures good pollination of your vegetables and fruits.Bumble bee on purple coneflower A bee-friendly landscape